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Drawing, Wall Painting with Allegory of Vigilance, 1800–1830

This is a Drawing. It is dated 1800–1830 and we acquired it in 1901. Its medium is black chalk, pen and ink, brush and watercolor, white heightening on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of various donors.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 21.8 × 16.9 cm (8 9/16 × 6 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Wall Painting with Allegory of Vigilance, 1800–1830; Italy; black chalk, pen and ink, brush and watercolor, white heightening on paper; H x W: 21.8 × 16.9 cm (8 9/16 × 6 5/8 in.); Museum purchase through gift of various donors; 1901-39-1698

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